Enhance your skills and advance your career with these online doula courses. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your expertise, there’s a course here for you.
DONA International Doula Training
- Duration: Self-paced.
- Time Commitment: Approximately 16-20 hours.
- Notes: Internationally recognized. certification; includes both online and in-person components.
Childbirth International Doula Course
- Duration: 6-12 months (self-paced)
- Time Commitment: Approximately 120 hours.
- Notes: Fully online; includes business skills training.
ProDoula Labor Doula Training
- Duration: 3 days (live online training).
- Time Commitment: 24 hours (plus pre-course work).
- Notes: Focuses on both birth support and business aspects.
Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings
- Duration: Self-paced
- Time Commitment: Approximately 30 hours.
- Notes: Emphasises advocacy and social. justice in birth work.
StillBirthday Doula Training
- Duration: Self-paced
- Time Commitment: Varies (comprehensive program).
- Notes: Specialises in bereavement doula training.
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) Doula Training
- Duration: Self-paced online portion + 2-day live training.
- Time Commitment: Varies.
- Notes: Offers both labour and postpartum doula certifications.
Doula Trainings International (DTI) Doula Certificate
- Duration: 12 weeks.
- Time Commitment: Approximately 3-5 hours per week.
- Notes: Includes both birth and postpartum doula training.
International Doula Institute Online Doula Certification
- Duration: Self-paced.
- Time Commitment: Approximately 70 hours
- Notes: Offers separate birth and postpartum doula certifications.
Madriella Doula Network Online Doula Certification
- Duration: Self-paced.
- Time Commitment: Varies
- Notes: Affordable option; includes birth, postpartum, and bereavement doula training.
New Beginnings Doula Training
- Duration: Self-paced.
- Time Commitment: Approximately 20-30 hours.
- Notes: Offers both online and in-person training options.
Disclaimer: Course details may change over time. Please verify all information directly with the course providers before enrolling.
Online courses can be very effective, offering flexibility and a wide range of resources. However, you may want to supplement with in-person practicums or mentorship for hands-on experience.
Course duration varies widely, from a few weeks to several months, depending on the program and your own pace.
Most courses offer certification upon completion, but always check the specific requirements of each program and any additional steps needed for certification.
